Going to take a mini break from HW for the next 3 days or so. Not even going to lurk. Wife and I still celebrating our annivesery this week and my good news of a post SRT zero.

So its off to Asheville NC for a long weekend. We were going to go camping with our little RV, but changed our minds, as it would still pose some difficulties for me with the catheter things.

Instead, got a nice package deal with a hotel there, and will include another trip to the Biltmore Estate on Saturday, and to Chimney Rock on Sunday, plus loads of good eating and some more shopping for my other half.

Looking forward to spending some quality time together with the wife, and for the first time in a long long time, not having the sword of uncertainty about my PC hanging over my head.

Our group here at HW has evolved in recent months to a true brotherhood, and usually a spirit of tolerance and peace exists among us. So I'm certain there are many qualified here to give the best quality help, support and knowledge when any of us steps out.

I will be back on line Monday, ready to see what I missed, and make sure that anyone new is still properly welcomed. All of you guys, and especially our lady contributers, are great.

David in SC

P.S. I may be hooking up with one of our regular here when I am up in NC, if so, that will be special anytime I get to meet someone here in person.

Thank you Jeff, to you and Pat too. I will let this be my last post till I get back. Keep a good eye on the fort. BTW, read just today, that LA has the worse roads in the entire USA, is that true in your opinion? Even though SC is a poor state, we do have excellent roads, even the back roads are kept in good repair, and pot holes and such are rare.

Have a great time up there. The Biltmore gardens should be in its prime with flowers, or at least near prime. And there is plenty of good food around the city. I always have to get some ice cream at the shop by Biltmore and the Downtown area is nice to stroll around and it has good food, shopping and music if you like. Enjoy.

Yes, you DO need a break from HW. I know it helps me (you taking a break...nah...me taking a break).

I suspect the roads in Michigan are far worse than LA. The constant freezing/thawing/heat takes its toll and we have no $$$ to fix roads.

Mel

63 years old . PSA-- 3/08--2.90; 8/09--4.01; 11/09--4.19 (Free PSA 24%), after 45 days on cipro! DREs have always been normal. PCA-3 was about 75 (way above the 35 threshold). That led to:

Biopsy on 11/30/09. 5 out of 12 cores positive. Gleason 4+3. 2 cores were 3+3 (one 5% and the other 30%) on one side. On other side:2 cores are 4+3 (5%)--1 core 3+4 (30%) no peri-neural invasion. prostate is 45 grams. Stage: T1C.

Incontinence: joined that club-- definite leaks—1 pad/day. Night is dry, was using 1 pad at night for security, but pretty much dispensed with that most nights. Update: no pads at night. No pads while at home, but still very uncomfortable. Use 1 pad for out-of-house activities. Suddenly got MUCH better on 3/10/10, almost overnight. Still some urgency but no pads about 90% of the time. As of 3/12/10--completely continent! Uh...OH. As of about 3/16/10 problems with constant urgency although no pads needed--feels like an infection but none showing in urine.